home health agency in Barbourville, KY
Knox County Health Department Hha
261 Hospital Drive, Barbourville, KY 40906 · (606) 546-5919
CMS quality of patient care star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Knox County Health Department Hha at a glance
Knox County Health Department Hha is a government home health agency in Barbourville, Kentucky (Knox County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the Kentucky average of 3.6.
82.7% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Kentucky average 88.7%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- May 2, 1969
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Knox County
- CMS Certification Number
- 187029
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 94.4% | 97.2% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 82.7% | 88.7% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 74.1% | 89.8% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 77.6% | 89.6% | 85.6% | Worse |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 73.8% | 90.7% | 84.5% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 68.9% | 86.4% | 81.2% | Worse |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 44.4% | 83.8% | 80.2% | Worse |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.7% | 11.3% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Knox County Health Department Hha's rating?
Knox County Health Department Hha has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Kentucky home health agencies is 3.6 stars.
Where is Knox County Health Department Hha and how do I contact it?
Knox County Health Department Hha is at 261 Hospital Drive, Barbourville, KY 40906. Phone: (606) 546-5919.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.